Herman Sherman

Herman Edward Sherman, Sr. (June 28, 1923 – September 10, 1984), was an American jazz saxophonist and bandleader.

He played clarinet in high school and later picked up alto and tenor sax.

He took over the leadership of the Young Tuxedo Brass Band in 1971 until his death in 1984, and during his tenure the group toured the United States repeatedly and appeared in Berlin in 1980.

He led the ensemble in the studio for their 1983 release Jazz Continues on 504 Records.

He died in his home city of New Orleans.